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Celebrating Black History Month Through Storytelling

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Celebrate Black History Month with professional storyteller Oba William King. King will share interactive stories, drumming, poetry, music and more. Through traditional folk stories and drumming, King explores how the African-American community shares the joy of the struggle, acknowledges the perseverance, and honors those who never gave up in the quest to be fully recognized...

Free

Seed Share with Sustain DuPage

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Dreaming of Spring and fresh produce from your garden? Get a head start on your planning and join Sustain DuPage at our free Seed Share! What to bring: We welcome heirloom and open pollinated seeds, including those purchased packets you didn’t use all of last year. Please bring seeds saved or purchased within the last...

Free

Chocolate Walk

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton, IL, United States

Shopping is sweet at Town Square Wheaton! Join us for the first-ever TSW Chocolate Walk. Register for free and receive tastings of local-made artisan chocolates inside various shops and restaurants — along with steamy hot cocoa to keep you warm as you shop and stroll.

Free

Global Connections: International Carnivale

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

The next stop in Navy Pier’s Global Connections series is International Carnivale! The tradition of Carnivale is celebrated throughout the world in a wide variety of ways. Join us in the Aon Grand Ballroom on February 24th for an afternoon celebration featuring art-making activities, music, food, and dance from across the globe. There will be...

Free

Rubik’s Cube Challenge

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Test your skills against other kids at our first ever Rubik's Cube Challenge! If you have your own cube feel free to bring it along with you. If not, we will provide one for you to use. We will have various cubes to practice and play with should you not want to compete.

Free

Sensory Storytime

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Join us for a storytime intended for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing issues or for those who find traditional storytime programs challenging. Siblings welcome. Ages 3 – 9. Sign up begins 7/10. 

Free

Read, Learn and Create

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

We invite children grades 2-3 to join us as we celebrate Black History Month! We will read and discuss the works of bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi and his adaptations of beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston. Then we will create a unique mixed media collage inspired by the vibrant and spirited artwork of...

Free
Event Series Retro Hour

Retro Hour

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Enjoy retro-themed activities from the '80s and '90s. Listen to vinyl records, play retro video games, read old-school comics, or watch old cartoons. Drop-in event for grades 6-8.

Free
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